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For most of my life, scripture has been a part of daily prayer, and yet there is something new every time I read it. This morning, John the Baptizer’s statement about Jesus as “The one who comes after me,” started a long journey of reflection. John, the wild prophet in the wilderness had always known Read more

No one wants to be the innkeeper in a Christmas pageant. You know the one, the door-slamming landlord who turned away Joseph and Mary before they became the Holy Family. Any other role is better that that one. Even wearing the scratchy sheep costume is better or being the rope pull on the flying angel—anything Read more

The hills around Salzburg are alive, we hear, “alive with the sound of music.” Young and old, the people sing and hum and strum. The water in the brooks laughs as it trips and falls downstream. Church chimes sigh with the breeze. This music, we also hear, has been sung for 1,000 years. Maybe. But Read more

As a cradle Catholic, I never thought I’d get a divorce, but I ended up with one earlier this year. Since we came to the decision, I’ve been dreading Christmas — the decorations, the Santa visits, the holiday cards. Christmas seemed all about perfect families and frameable moments, and this year I didn’t want any Read more

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Jonathan GodfreyMore sloppy reporting on the fees-free policy...
Pity its opponents seem so set on ignoring that it applies to the entire tertiary sector, and means that those attending the Polytechs are getting a years free training instead of racking up the debt.
Another problem with the teacher's claims is that...

Bernadette AvisonWhen the priests, sing the Mass I cringe.
Sorry but I doubt that Jesus when consecrating his body and blood sang.
For me the priest when singing takes away something very precious and he becomes the main figure as in the lead actor in a stage performance.
The focus for me is the elevation "This...

KieranGood point Chris. I am in full support of what you say about such representation. Their voice needs to be heard in conjunction with those in the Church who are in positions to make changes and call to accountability.

DavidAs a lay person who, in the past, was asked to help deal with abuse within the church, because there were no protocols established, I can tell you I think Chris McLoughen has a valid point.
The church needs real reform to heal the abuse crisis. Catholics who have been spiritually hurt must have...